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Stories from May 20, 2023

Capitol Roundup: Tax bill goes to Walz; gas tax increase and delivery fee to fund roads

Capitol Roundup: Tax bill goes to Walz; gas tax increase and delivery fee to fund roads

The Minnesota House and Senate have passed a $3 billion tax plan that includes rebates, credits for families, property tax relief and new tax increases for those who profit from some investment earnings and for some corporations. On Sunday they passed a transportation plan.
by Dana Ferguson

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Beautiful weekend weather; Summery temps for the coming week

Beautiful weekend weather; Summery temps for the coming week

We’re starting a weather winning streak. Dry weekend weather will continue into the start of the work week. We have details on that, plus an update on river levels.
by Ron Trenda

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$300 million for nursing homes part of larger deal for MN capital investment

$300 million for nursing homes part of larger deal for MN capital investment

DFL and GOP lawmakers have agreed to pass a $2.6 billion capital investment package – including a plan to sell bonds to fund projects – in exchange for hundreds of millions in aid to Minnesota nursing homes.
by Dana Ferguson and Brian Bakst

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Zelenskyy arrives at G-7 summit in Japan as leaders ramp up pressure on Russia

Zelenskyy arrives at G-7 summit in Japan as leaders ramp up pressure on Russia

On his arrival, Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram: "Japan. G7. Important meetings with partners and friends of Ukraine. Security and increased cooperation for our victory. Today, peace will be closer."
by Vincent Ni and Joanna Kakissis

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Quiet and pleasant weekend weather

This will be the nicest weekend weather that many Minnesotans have seen in weeks. We have the details.
by Ron Trenda

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Capitol roundup: Marijuana bill headed to Walz after Senate passage

Capitol roundup: Marijuana bill headed to Walz after Senate passage

The Minnesota Senate passed the bill that will make Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize marijuana. Lawmakers were also busy working on other bills as the session headed toward its deadline to adjourn.
by Dana Ferguson and Brian Bakst

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